Neuro Transmissions
The Stoned Ape Theory is bad
Is it possible that psychedelics brought about human language, our huge brains, and essentially all elements of our modern culture? Well, I made a video recently about what psychedelics do in the brain, but a lot of you felt bothered by...
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Attacking the Apple empire
The National goes undercover to investigate some of Apple's controversial business practices including allegations of overpriced repair charges and the battery/slowdown scandal.
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Apple under fire for allegations of controversial business practices
The National goes undercover to investigate some of Apple's controversial business practices including allegations of overpriced repair charges and the battery/slowdown scandal.
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How Putin uses propaganda to keep Russians in line
As Putin’s justification for invading Ukraine shifts, many Russians appear to be absorbing and accepting the latest rhetoric. CBC’s Terence McKenna breaks down how the Russian president’s propaganda is amplified to maintain his grip on...
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Is it time for Russia and Ukraine to negotiate?
A stalled war effort has prompted some in Washington to say it’s time for Ukraine to face the ‘uncomfortable truth’ and negotiate with Russia. CBC’s Terence McKenna breaks down what’s behind the problems on the battlefield and why any...
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Why Israel hasn’t been able to destroy Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy Hamas after its latest vicious attack, but the threat is not new. CBC’s Terence McKenna breaks down why killing Hamas leaders over the years hasn’t put a dent in its power and...
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His jaw was blown off. Canadian surgeons helped rebuild it
Canadian doctors have been travelling to Poland to treat the most complicated injuries of the war in Ukraine, including facial reconstructions and amputations. CBC News went there to meet the surgeons volunteering their time and the...
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Poland’s Jewish community steps up for Ukraine
When war started in Ukraine, thousands of people sought refuge in Poland, where the small Jewish community stepped up to help. CBC’s Terence McKenna recently saw how past experiences inspired much of that support.
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Pro-Russia group claims responsibility for series of cyberattacks
A pro-Russia group has claimed responsibility for taking down Hydro-Québec's website. It was just one of several Canadian websites, including that of the Prime Minister's Office, that were targeted.
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Putin’s most dangerous henchman
Yevgeny Prigozhin has lurked in Vladimir Putin’s shadow for years, and now he’s fighting Russia’s war in Ukraine with his ruthless 50,000-man mercenary army called The Wagner Group. CBC’s Terence McKenna breaks down what’s known about...
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Why the war in Ukraine may be reaching a turning point
The Ukraine war seems to be entering a new phase, with Ukraine launching military strikes deep in Russian-held territory and a major counter-offensive said to be in the works. Terence McKenna shows us the evidence.
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What sanctions mean for Vladimir Putin and Russia’s oligarchs
Canada, the U.S. and the E.U. are among the global actors imposing personal sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle. But questions remain about how effective these sanctions will be, given that many of these...
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Sanctioning Vladimir Putin and Russia’s billionaire oligarchs
Canada is one of the countries imposing personal sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle, but there are questions about the effectiveness of these sanctions, given that many of these assets are held in the...
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Examining Ukraine’s military response to Russia
CBC News’s Terence McKenna hears from senior military experts, including two top retired Canadian generals, who say despite Ukrainian forces putting up a strong resistance against Russian troops, it's vital NATO imposes a no-fly zone in...
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Putin’s propaganda campaign leading up to invasion of Ukraine
Elaborate state-media vilification of Ukraine and a lengthy personal essay about history are just part of the propaganda campaign Russian President Vladimir Putin has used to lay the groundwork for the invasion of its neighbour.
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How Putin used propaganda to justify invading Ukraine
Elaborate state-media vilification of Ukraine and a lengthy personal essay about history are just part of the propaganda campaign Russian President Vladimir Putin has used to lay the groundwork for the invasion of its neighbour.
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Why Putin drove Russia into war and won't back down.
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine without regard for any advice from those around him, longtime observers say. This decision and how the campaign is unfolding, including the threat of nuclear weapons, have some...
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Why Putin drove Russia into war and won't back down
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to invade Ukraine without regard for any advice from those around him, longtime observers say. This decision and how the campaign is unfolding, including the threat of nuclear weapons, have some...
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China accused of harassing its critics in Canada and abroad
China’s human rights record has come under increased scrutiny ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, but critics of the regime in Canada and elsewhere are accusing China of harassment and intimidation.
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The industrial espionage allegations against China
CBC News’s Terence McKenna looks at the allegations that the Chinese government uses scientists and researchers in Western countries as spies, as well as concerns that Canada isn’t doing enough to prevent industrial espionage.
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The concerns about China trying to buy influence in Canada and the calls to officially track it
There is concern about China trying to buy influence in Canada by enlisting powerbrokers, including former high-profile politicians, and it’s sparked calls for a public registry to bring it out into the open.
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Is Canada focused on the wrong COVID-19 tests?
There is a growing push to have Canada focus on COVID-19 tests that detect who is contagious rather than who is positive for the virus. These tests are available elsewhere in the world, cheaper and can be done at home, but they aren’t...
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2nd wave of COVID-19 a ‘statistical certainty:’ infectious disease expert
World-renowned infectious disease expert Dr. Gabriel Leung was among the first to predict the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic in January and he says the worst is far from over.
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How testing helped Cornell University become a model of COVID-19 prevention
At the start of the school year, Cornell University implemented a strategy of regular testing and robust contact tracing on campus. The plan was expensive, but it’s prevented any major COVID-19 outbreaks at the New York institution.